Tipping Point Community
82% goes to programs $7 to raise $100 Strong reserves
Tipping Point Community is a 501(c)(3) organization based in San Francisco, California, registered in 2005, with $52,171,661 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 82% of spending to programs.
220 Montgomery St Ste 850, San Francisco, CA, 94104 EIN 20-2121739 Since 2005
Revenue (FY2024)
$52.2M
▲ 15.9% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$46.1M
Net assets
$70.1M
Employees
52
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
AProgram efficiency40% of the rating82% to programs · $7 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Tipping Point Community: 82% to programs · $7 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating18 mo reserves · +12% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Tipping Point Community: 18 mo reserves · +12% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Tipping Point Community: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Tipping Point Community: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Tipping point community is the bay area's leading philanthropic organization focused on fighting poverty. since 2005, we've raised and invested more than $474 million in organizations that tackle the root causes of poverty and help people build lasting stability. last year alone, our grantees helped nearly 91,000 bay area residents get support in housing, early childhood, education, and employment. our board covers all overhead costs, so 100% of every donation goes directly to the work. learn more at tippingpoint.org.
Contact & location
- Address
- 220 Montgomery St Ste 850, San Francisco, CA, 94104
- City
- San Francisco
- State
- California
- Subcategory
- Public Foundations
- Phone
- …
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $32.7M (FY2013) to $52.2M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $16.6MNet assets $70.1M
Operating margin
11.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$86.6M
Total liabilities
$16.6M
Net assets
$70.1M
Salaries & benefits
$9.6M
21% of expenses
Board members
28
28 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $52,171,661▲15.9% | $46,071,414▲8.7% | $70,063,170▲9.5% | $86,631,508▲10.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $45,031,227▲9.0% | $42,383,103▲6.2% | $63,987,591▲4.3% | $78,716,404▲4.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $41,321,039▼25.7% | $39,924,272▼1.3% | $61,339,467▲3.0% | $75,218,932▲8.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $55,633,961▲46.1% | $40,432,751▼19.7% | $59,527,807▲30.5% | $69,097,467▲12.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $38,090,661▼54.5% | $50,341,269▼40.9% | $45,617,697▼22.0% | $61,259,027▼22.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $83,647,298▲58.1% | $85,242,993▲25.1% | $58,463,034▼2.1% | $79,329,789▼2.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $52,900,029▼49.6% | $68,145,545▼1.8% | $59,730,729▼19.9% | $81,222,974▼17.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $104,869,135▲137% | $69,399,354▲116% | $74,579,021▲84.6% | $98,532,501▲103% | 990 |
| 2016 | $44,271,108▲63.1% | $32,110,248▲13.4% | $40,393,149▲48.3% | $48,492,809▲46.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $27,150,769▲7.2% | $28,317,927▲12.2% | $27,241,995▼3.4% | $33,123,821▼9.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $25,330,891▼22.5% | $25,240,576▲32.7% | $28,190,677▲0.7% | $36,444,995▲5.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $32,701,321 | $19,020,254▲21.0% | $27,993,037▲95.6% | $34,543,700▲73.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $15,722,281▼14.7% | $14,311,970▲8.0% | $19,893,636▲3.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $18,422,703▲117% | $13,247,508▼20.6% | $19,161,225▼0.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $8,473,369 | $16,678,743 | $19,183,066 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Sam Cobbs — $516,440 (1.12% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Cobbs | Ceo | 40 | $516,440 |
| Elizabeth Bender | Chief Operating Officer | 40 | $313,503 |
| Elizabeth Givens - Chief | Development Officer (thru 11/24) | 40 | $298,352 |
| Alicia Sutton | Chief Program Officer | 40 | $296,672 |
| Kimberly Davis-wells - Chief | Comms & Event Officer (thru 04/24) | 40 | $262,681 |
| Jacob Hobson - Sr Dr of Ind | Giv. (thru 11/24)/chief Dev Officer | 40 | $224,036 |
| Nora Scadden - Chief | Comms & Event Officer (as of 04/24) | 40 | $212,213 |
| Rohit Naimpally | Senior Director of Impact | 40 | $202,143 |
| Lara Tannenbaum | Senior Program Officer, Housing | 40 | $195,841 |
| Kara Dukakis - Senior | Program Officer, Early Childhood | 40 | $195,028 |
| Talia Nagar | Senior Program Officer, Employment | 40 | $195,028 |
| Katherine Georgiev - Senior | Dir., Grantmaking & Capacity Bldg | 40 | $181,642 |
| Abby Durban | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Alec Perkins | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Amanda Peiffer | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Ben Spero | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Charles Casey | Board Member (as of 03/25) | 1 | — |
| Charlie Wolfson | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Chevenee Reavis | Board Member (as of 09/24) | 1 | — |
| Chris James | Board Member (thru 07/24) | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| E2k | Benefit Event Productions | $1,335,119 |
| Urban Institute | Chi Evaluation | $411,000 |
| Componere Fine Catering | Catering For Benefit Event | $377,638 |
| Little Swamp II Inc | Talent For Fall Music Event | $310,000 |
| Harvard Kennedy School Gpl | Technical Assistance | $300,000 |
Grants received · $189.8M total
224 grants to Tipping Point Community totaling $189.8M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | General nonprofit support | 2024 | $921,500 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Community & human services | 2024 | $602,500 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $515,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Philanthropy | 2024 | $478,500 |
| Tides Foundation | Healthy individuals and communities | 2024 | $250,000 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Community & human services | 2024 | $230,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $102,786 |
| Daffy Charitable Fund | General support of mission | 2024 | $36,200 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | In furtherance of grantee's tax-exempt purpose | 2024 | $34,000 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospitals | 2024 tipping point benefit | 2024 | $21,750 |
| United Jewish Foundation | To support the needy | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Bny Mellon Charitable Gift Fund | To further the organization's exempt purpose | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $7,785 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $4,285,120 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2023 | $4,057,100 |
Grants made · $26.3M in FY2024
108 grants totaling $26.3M in FY2024 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Tipping Point Community →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Compass Family Services | Housing issue area | $2,450,000 |
| University of California San Francisco | Child trauma research program / discretionary issue area | $945,000 |
| First Place For Youth | Housing issue area | $850,000 |
| Jobtrain Inc | Employment issue area | $800,882 |
| Institute On Aging | Housing issue area | $750,000 |
| Lifemoves | Housing issue area | $600,000 |
| Jewish Vocational & Career Counseling Service | Employment issue area | $540,000 |
| College Track | Education issue area | $467,500 |
| Larkin Street Youth Services | Housing issue area | $465,000 |
| Bay Area Community Services Inc | Housing issue area | $450,000 |
| Mission Economic Development Agency | Housing issue area | $450,000 |
| Year Up Inc | Employment issue area | $450,000 |
| Canal Alliance | Employment issue area | $440,000 |
| Life Learning Academy | Housing issue area | $421,150 |
| Beyond 12 Education Inc | Education issue area | $420,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Tipping Point Community a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Tipping Point Community is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 20-2121739, based in San Francisco, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Tipping Point Community's EIN?
- Tipping Point Community's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 20-2121739.
- How much revenue does Tipping Point Community report?
- Tipping Point Community reported $52,171,661 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Tipping Point Community's spending goes to programs?
- Tipping Point Community spends about 82% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Tipping Point Community have?
- CharityIndex grades Tipping Point Community A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Tipping Point Community's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Tipping Point Community's latest Form 990 is $516,440, paid to Sam Cobbs (Ceo).
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Data for Tipping Point Community (EIN 20-2121739) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.